He puffed out his small chest, grinning up at you with wide, bright eyes. His braids were tangled with leaves, and a smudge of dirt streaked across his cheek.

The seeds shimmered between her tiny fingers, casting faint blue light on her face. She looked at you expectantly, bouncing on her heels.

The forest seemed to hold its breath around you, the sounds of nature a soft backdrop to the two children waiting for your answer.